Star Charts & Maps

Starry Night 8 has been retooled from the inside out to best meet the needs of the modern amateur astronomer!  With a stunning new object database, incredible integration to cloud services, and tons of new, intelligent features, Starry Night Complete Space & Astronomy Pack 8 sets you up for observing success like never before!

• An indispensable reference guide for observing the "Red Planet"
• Identifies Martian features using classical albedo and modern nomenclature
• Lists all opposition and conjunction events from 2014 to 2020
• Recommends best filters for visual observation and astrophotography of Mars
• Plastic-laminated for durability, the Mars Map measures 25.25" x 11" when fully unfolded, and folds up to 8.5" x 11" for easy portability

• An ideal reference for observing ringed Saturn and its brightest moons
• Identifies atmospheric features of Saturn using standard nomenclature
• Includes lists of all Saturn oppositions, observable conjunctions from 2014 to 2020
• Lists best filters for visual observation and astrophotography of Saturn
• Plastic-laminated for durability, the Saturn Map measures 25.25" x 11" when fully unfolded, and folds up to 8.5" x 11" for easy portability

A handy guide to go along with your new scope! 

• Double-sided map of the lunar surface highlights key features like craters and maria that you can explore for yourself with your telescope
• Features a directory of the best craters and lunar features with coordinates to find them
• Detailed lunar observing tips and information about key lunar regions on the reverse side of the map
• Lunar topography by renowned lunar cartographer, Ralph Aeschliman
• Map is 24" x 24" for easy reading or display, but folds to just 8" x 4" for easy transport to your observing site
• Map is waterproof and tear resistant

• Beautifully detailed map of the largest planet in our solar system
• Loaded with useful observing tips to help optimize your views of Jupiter
• Includes lists of all Jupiter oppositions, observable conjunctions from 2014 to 2020
• Features an illustrated selection of rare Jovian moon events from 2014 to 2020
• Plastic-laminated for durability, the Jupiter Map measures 25.25" x 11" when fully unfolded, and folds up to 8.5" x 11" for easy portability

• Three vital guides to the most popular planets to observe in telescopes and astronomy binoculars
• Use the included Mars Map and Observing Guide to learn all about the red planet and how to obtain the best views
• Learn helpful tips and facts about the largest planet in our solar system with the included Jupiter Map and Observing Guide
• Explore the ringed planet like never before with the included Saturn Map and Observing Guide
• Plastic-laminated for durability, each included Map and Observing Guide measures 25.25" x 11" when fully unfolded, and folds up to 8.5" x 11" for easy portability

Visual Lunar and Planetary Astronomy is a comprehensive modern treatment of visual lunar and planetary astronomy, showing that even in the age of space telescopes and interplanetary probes it is still possible to contribute scientifically with no more than a moderately-priced commercially made astronomical telescope.

An in-depth guide for aspiring astronomers and Moon observers from the Royal Observatory Greenwich.